Unit 6 Section 2 Vocabulary

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the organisms that break the remains of dead organisms into smaller pieces and digest them with chemicals

the solid layer of rock beneath the soil

the horizon A is made up of this and is a crumbly, dark brown soil that is a mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals

The loose, weathered material on Earth's surface in which plants can grow

The loose layer of dead plant leaves and stems on the surface of the soil

The measure of how well soil supports plant growth

The layer of soil that differs in color and texture from the layers above or below it

The decayed organic matter in soil